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MAINTENANCE
Battery and Charger Maintenance
■ Keep the battery and charger clean and clear of debris. Do not allow foreign material into the
recessed cavity or on the contacts. Wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents, water, or place in
wet conditions.
■ Always unplug the charger when there is no battery pack in it.
■ Check that the charger and battery contacts have not been shorted by debris or foreign material.
Always store away from metal objects which could create a connection with the terminals.
■ Always remove the battery when storing the chain saw and keep in a cool dry place out of direct
sunlight.
■ Store the battery only within a temperature range between 0°C and 25°C and do not subject or
store the battery pack to direct sunlight.
■ It is recommended to store the lithium-ion battery pack in a 30%-50% charged condition.
■ It is recommended to fully charge the lithium-ion battery pack after every six months of storage.
Storage
■ Remove the battery from the chain saw.
■ Clean the chain saw before putting it away.
■ Empty the oil tank before longer periods of non-use. Dispose of waste oil environmentally
correctly (see Recycling and Disposal section).
■ Put on guide bar cover.
■ Store the chain saw in a dry place well out of reach of children
■ Store the chain saw between 10°C and 25°C. Avoid extremes of cold and heat during storage,
in order to prevent impairment of battery performance.
